Westpoint (Dakhla)
Westpoint is a right-hand point break in the Dakhla lagoon region, known for both surfing and kiteboarding. The spot has developed some infrastructure with small camps offering accommodation. When NW swells wrap into the area, the point produces long, workable rights in a desert setting.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 350°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Wave and kite spot with accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Westpoint (Dakhla)?
Westpoint is a point break in Dakhla, Western Sahara, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Westpoint (Dakhla)?
Westpoint picks up swell from the W round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Westpoint (Dakhla)?
An E wind is dead offshore at Westpoint, and anything from the ENE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Westpoint (Dakhla)?
Westpoint is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Westpoint (Dakhla)?
The most reliable run of swell at Westpoint comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Wave and kite spot with accommodation.
How cold is the water at Westpoint (Dakhla)?
The water at Westpoint averages around 20°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Westpoint (Dakhla) good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Wave and kite spot with accommodation.
How do I get to Westpoint (Dakhla)?
The nearest airport on our list is VIL, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. Wave and kite spot with accommodation.
What other surf spots are near Westpoint (Dakhla)?
The closest breaks we track are Oumlaabour (2.5 km), La Corniche (Dakhla) (4.5 km) and Lassarga (14 km), handy when Westpoint isn't working. We track 7 spots around Dakhla in total.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Wave and kite spot with accommodation.
Getting There
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La Corniche (Dakhla)
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Lassarga
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Pointe de l'Or
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